restricted

[ri-strik-tid]

adjective

1. confined; limited.

2. (of information, a document, etc.)

   1. bearing the classification restricted, usually the lowest level of classified information.

   2. limited to persons authorized to use information, documents, etc., so classified.

3. limited to or admitting only members of a particular group or class.

   a restricted neighborhood; a restricted hotel.

restricted

/ rɪˈstrɪktɪd /

adjective

1. limited or confined

2. not accessible to the general public or ( esp US ) out of bounds to military personnel

3. denoting or in a zone in which a speed limit or waiting restrictions for vehicles apply

Other Word Forms

• restrictedly adverb
• restrictedness noun
• nonrestricted adjective
• nonrestrictedly adverb
• self-restricted adjective
• unrestricted adjective
• unrestrictedly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of restricted¹

First recorded in 1820–30; restrict + -ed ²

Example Sentences

I restricted the use of my cameo to a few friends.

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For some investors, the idea of being let into a restricted club is appealing, but there are real trade-offs.

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The move, unveiled Friday, comes after Beijing restricted exports of rare earth minerals critical to U.S. technology and defense industries.

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China said it would give particular scrutiny to export of the restricted items if they are intended to help build advanced chips or support artificial-intelligence research.

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The prior Liberal government, under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, said it intended to remove a rule that restricted public pensions from holding more than 30% in any one Canadian company.

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